which report content uses AI.
Overview
Lens turns selected gallery captures into a structured PDF. Every tier can create a visual PDF with photos and metadata.
AI photo captions and an AI executive summary are available with:
- An active trial that still has AI reports remaining
- Lens Pro
- Lens Trust
You can edit generated text after the report is created. Organize by activity is an optional layout for AI-eligible accounts; it groups photos into activities rather than drafting prose by itself.
Quick PDF from Gallery
Step 1: Select Photos
- Open Gallery
- Long-press any photo to enter selection mode
- Tap additional photos to select (numbered badges show order)
Tip: Selection order determines report sequence.
Step 2: Generate
Tap PDF on the floating action bar (or Generate PDF where shown).
- Lens Core, or trial with no AI reports left: visual PDF only
- Pro, Trust, or trial with AI reports remaining: captions and summary follow Settings → Reports & AI → PDF Report Settings → AI Content
Processing typically takes 10 to 30 seconds depending on photo count and whether AI copy is included.
Step 3: Export
- Share: Send via email, Messages, AirDrop
- Save: Export to Files app
- Print: Send directly to printer
Content Credentials for PDF reports
If you use Lens Trust, Lens adds Content Credentials to generated PDF reports under Settings → Content Credentials → Reports. The setting is on by default when no preference is saved, and you can turn it off at any time. Signing continues in the background after the report preview appears.
PDF document generation is included in Lens's current public C2PA conformance record. PDF is not declared as a Validate media type, so this status should not be read as a claim about validating an existing PDF as an input.
AI Content settings
Settings → Reports & AI → PDF Report Settings → AI Content
| Option | What it does | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|
| Photo captions | AI drafts a short caption per photo | Pro, Trust, or trial with AI reports remaining |
| Executive summary | AI drafts a summary for the report | Pro, Trust, or trial with AI reports remaining |
| Organize by activity | Groups photos into activities (optional) | Pro, Trust, or trial with AI reports remaining |
For Pro, Trust, and trial with quota, photo captions and executive summary are on by default until you change them. Organize by activity stays off until you turn it on.
Pages & Labels settings
Settings → Reports & AI → PDF Report Settings → Pages & Labels
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Show page numbers | Adds page numbers in the footer of content pages |
| Label photos and videos | Adds a numbered label under each photo or video, such as Image 1 |
| Add contents page | Adds a page listing every photo and video, with linked sources when Content Credentials are enabled |
These options are available on every plan. They do not require AI.
What a report can include
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Cover page | Title, project, client, date (unless excluded in settings) |
| Contents page | Optional inventory of photos and videos |
| Photo pages | Images with metadata and optional AI captions |
| Executive summary | Optional AI narrative when entitled |
| Activity sections | When organize by activity is on |
Tips for Better Reports
Photo Selection
- Order matters: First photo becomes cover image
- Consistent framing: Similar angles improve narrative coherence
- Include context shots: Wide + detail shots tell complete story
Notes
- Add specific observations (e.g., "Crack width: 2mm")
- Include measurements when relevant
- Note weather conditions affecting work
Report Title Colors
Settings → Project → Default Report Title Color
Options: Black, Red, Blue
Limits
| Constraint | Value |
|---|---|
| Photos per report | Up to 50 |
| Processing time | 10 to 30 seconds typical |
| Offline capability | Visual PDF can work offline; AI captions and summary need a network connection |
| Trial AI reports | Limited number during trial; after that, quick PDF stays visual-only until upgrade |
Troubleshooting
Report Generation Fails
Cause: Processing timeout or network issue
Fix:
- Reduce number of selected photos
- Ensure stable network connection (required for AI captions and summary)
- Retry generation
Photos Appear Out of Order
Cause: Selection order differs from intended sequence
Fix: Clear selection → re-select in desired order
No captions or summary in the PDF
Cause: Lens Core, expired trial, or trial AI reports used up; or those toggles are off in AI Content settings
Fix: Check Settings → Reports & AI → PDF Report Settings. Upgrade to Lens Pro or Lens Trust if the section shows Upgrade.
Related Topics
- Getting Started: First-time setup
- Overlay Customization: Configure data display
- FAQ: Common questions